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     Nathaniel was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nathaniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nath'l J. Churn, age 1 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Eola was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eola was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eola Russell, age 10 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1780 at England.¹ Joshua was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua S. Humphreys, age 70 with an occupation shown as "None," born in England in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Robert was born circa 1842 at Tennessee.¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. M. Humphreys, age 8 and born in Tennesse in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Humphreys, age 3 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catherine A. Mears on 22 November 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Benston and Catherine Mears. No other information was given. They also had a marriage license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 21 Nov 1843 and they were shown as James T. Benston and Catharine Mears..^2,3 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Benson the head of HH#762, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Bensons: Catharine A., age 22; Hester Ann, age 4; and Rich'd H., age 1/12..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James T. Benston on 22 November 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Benston and Catherine Mears. No other information was given. They also had a marriage license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 21 Nov 1843 and they were shown as James T. Benston and Catharine Mears..^2,3 Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Benson, age 22 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Hester was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Ann Benson, age 4 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd H. Benson, age 1/12 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Richard was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Smith, age 14 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George W. Smith circa 1845.¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Smith, age 30 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Rosina was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rosina was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosina Smith, age 4 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     James was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Smith, age 2 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth S. Pearson, daughter of William Pearson and Kessey Watson, on 9 January 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua K. Roberts and Wm. Pearson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts, ward of Joshua K. Roberts, and Elizabeth S. Pearson, the daughter of Wm. Pearson..² He married Margaret A.S. Smith, daughter of John C. Smith, on 18 April 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. John C. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts and Miss Margaret A.S. Smith, the daughter of John C. Smith. They were married on 20 Apr 1842 by P. Warren..² Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur E. Roberts the head of HH#764, a 36 year old wheelwright. Listed with him were the following Roberts: Margaret A., age 25; Joshua C., age 15; Geo. L., age 4; Mary A., age 2; and Jno. T.A., age 8/12..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Arthur E. Roberts on 9 January 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua K. Roberts and Wm. Pearson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts, ward of Joshua K. Roberts, and Elizabeth S. Pearson, the daughter of Wm. Pearson..¹

     William was born circa 1775. He married Kessey Watson, daughter of William Watson, 24 Dec 1817 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William Pearson of Thomas and Kessy Watson of William. They were married on 25 Dec 1817..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Arthur E. Roberts on 18 April 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. John C. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts and Miss Margaret A.S. Smith, the daughter of John C. Smith. They were married on 20 Apr 1842 by P. Warren..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Roberts, age 25 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..²

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1834.¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Smith the head of HH#930, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Elizabeth, age 34; Drucilla, age 20; Elizabeth, age 15; John, age 12; Sally, age 9; Emma, age 4; Georgianna, age 2; James, age 1; and Richard H., age 4/12. Also listed was Betsey Mears, age 72..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua C. Roberts, age 15 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     George was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. L. Roberts, age 4 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T.A. Roberts, age 8/12 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹ John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Roberts, age 2 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     Kessey was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 24 December 1817,her married name was Pearson.¹ She married William Pearson, son of Thomas Pearson, 24 Dec 1817 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William Pearson of Thomas and Kessy Watson of William. They were married on 25 Dec 1817..¹ It was on this date that that is was recorded that William Watson, a resident of this county who died in this county circa 26 Sep 1840 leaving no widow but the following children: Tabitha Mason, Kessey Pearson, Sally Kellam and James Watson. William P. Moore Jr is his admr.²

     Thomas was born circa 1750.

     Stokely was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Stokely was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stokely Parsons the head of HH#765, a 28 year old carpenter. Listed with him were Jas. Bull, an 18 year old carpenter and the following blacks: Hester Savage, age 21; Comfort Bayly, age 57; Elizabeth Beckett, age 36 with the following Becketts listed under her: Jane, age 14; Polly, age 11; Edward, age 9; Peggy, age 5; Mary, age 3; Susan, age 1; and Nat, age 2/12..¹

     Smith was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bell, daughter of William Bell, on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell of Wm..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Smith Stringer, son of John Stringer, on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell of Wm..¹ She married Dustan Rowand on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Dustan Roward and Elizabeth Stringer, widow of Smith..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She may have been the Elizabeth Roane (Rowand?), age 35 (55?) in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't Rone (Rowand?), age 60 in HH#1047 headed by Smith Stringer, a 36 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Juliett was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² Juliett was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juletta C. Stringer, age 24 in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..² Juliett was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Stringer, age 33 in HH#1047 headed by Smith Stringer, a 36 year old farmer..³

     Dustan was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth Bell, daughter of William Bell, on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Dustan Roward and Elizabeth Stringer, widow of Smith..¹

     Smith was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith J. Stringer the head of HH#766, a 26 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizabeth Roane (Rowand?), age 35; Julitta C. Stringer, age 24; and Geo. N. Ashby, age 16. Also listed were the following blacks: Margaret Harman, age 25 and Harrieta Harman, age 4..¹ Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Stringer the head of HH#1047, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizt. Rone, age 60; Juliet Stringter, age 33; and Harriet Harman, age 12 and black..²

     George was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. N. Ashby, age 16 in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Vianna Wescott, daughter of John Wescott, on 22 November 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescoat, daughter of John Wescoat dec'd. Rob't Dashiel was a witness. They were also married on 22 Nov 1831 by G. Wescoat..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Sturgis the head of HH#767, a 43 year old blacksmith. Listed with him were the following Sturgis: Vinna, age 39; Marinda A., age 18; Jas. R., age 16; Adeline, age 13; Wm., age 9; Joshua, age 3; and Arthur, age 7/12. Also listed was Solomon Charnic, age 18 with an occupation shown as "None.".¹

     Vianna was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Sturgis on 22 November 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescoat, daughter of John Wescoat dec'd. Rob't Dashiel was a witness. They were also married on 22 Nov 1831 by G. Wescoat..¹ Vianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vinna Sturgis, age 39 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..²

     John was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Marinda was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Marinda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marinda A. Sturgis, age 18 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     James was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. R. Sturgis, age 16 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Adeline was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Sturgis, age 13 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Sturgis, age 9 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Sturgis, age 3 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Sturgis, age 7/12 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹ Arthur was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Oswald was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald W. Ames, age 4 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears' six youngest children were underage when he died in 1837 (Acc Co Orphans Accts, 1836-1841, pp. 177, 178, 179 & 279)..² Edward was named in his father's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward in the will of William Mears of Molly..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Mears, a 20 year old wheelwright in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² Edward moved to California where he left descendants.³

     Susan was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Cropper, age 19 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Arthur was born on 1 April 1786 at Northampton Co, VA.² Arthur was named in his uncle's will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Susanna Smith on 2 February 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Badger was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Susanna Smith..³ He married Julia Ashby, daughter of Samuel Ashby, on 12 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. (NOTE: She may have been a sister of Elizabeth Ashby who married this Wm. Mears of Wm.).⁴ Arthur died on 4 August 1843 at age 57.^2,5 His body was interred at Phillips Place, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Arthur Robins, 1 Apr 1786 - 4 Aug 1843, age 58..² Administration of Arthur estate was filed on 30 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Arthur Robins Sr. was granted to Juliet Robins with John W. Edmunds & William P. Moore Jr. securities.⁶

     Julia was born on 6 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Arthur Robins (V), son of Thomas Robins and Lettice (-----), on 12 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. (NOTE: She may have been a sister of Elizabeth Ashby who married this Wm. Mears of Wm.).¹ Julia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Robins the head of HH#776, age 50. Listed with her were the following were the following Robins: Julianna, age 50; Amanda, age 20; Catharine, age 15; Lafayette, age 22 with an occupation shown as "None;" and Francis, age 14..³ Julia died on 18 November 1874 at age 78.² Her body was interred at Phillips Place, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia Robins, widow of Arthur Robins, 6 Jan 1796 - 18 Nov 1874, aged 79 years..²

     Amanda was born on 19 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Amanda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Robins, age 20 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹ She married Lloyd F. Wilson, son of John S. Wilson and Keturah (-----), on 12 February 1857 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd F. Wilson, a 23 year old teacher, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the son of John S. & Keturah G. Wilson and she was shown as Amanda J. Robins, age 23, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Arthur & Juliet Robins. They were married by Montcalm Oldham and Smith K. Martin said they were both over age 21..² Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda (I. or J.) Wilson, age 27 in HH#111 headed by Lloyd T.J. Wilson, a 26 year old school teacher..⁴

     Catharine was born on 28 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² Catharine was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Robins, age 15 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹

     Francis was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Francis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Robins, age 14 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹

     Abel was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel J. Beach the head of HH#779, a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. He was living alone and listed next to Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer..¹ He married Sarah A.E. Ames on 12 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Abel J. Beach and Sarah A.E. Ames. No other information was given..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 4 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Elizabeth S.A. Ames, daughter of Edward H. Ames, in the will of Adah Kellam.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Ames, age 18 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..²

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Ames, age 15 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Ames, age 10 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Orace was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Orace was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Orace W. Ames, age 8 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph F. Ames, son of Benjamin H. Ames and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears, on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward H. Ames & Richard P. Read were the securities on the M.L.B. of Joseph F. Ames and Sarah Hyslop of Smith. They were marrid on 14 Oct 1840..¹

     Smith was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Savage, daughter of John Savage, on 29 September 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Hyslop of Geo. and Sally Savage of John..² Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Hyslop Sr. the head of HH#802, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50,000. Listed with him were the following Hyslops: Lydia, age 16; and Smith, age 11. Also listed was Maria Hutchinson, age 57..¹ He married Julietta S. Kellam, daughter of John Ward Kellam and Margaret W. (518) Kellam, circa 1855.³ Smith died on 5 February 1873.³ His body was interred at Bayberry Fram, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Smith Hyslop Sr., the husband of Julietta S. Hyslop, who died on 5 Feb 1873 at the age of 70 years. (Note: The age must have been in error, as he was age 52 in the 1850 census and was first married to Sally Savage in 1817.).^4,3

     Stockley was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort Stringer, daughter of Jacob Stringer and Sally (-----), 26 Jun 1820 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Stockley Kellam of Geo. and Comfort Stringer of Jacob..¹ He married Elizabeth Stringer 05 Feb 1843 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Stockley Kellam and Elizabeth Stringer. No other information was given..¹ Stockley made a will on 19 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. My family shall remain as it is & cultivate my farm & near the end of this year all my personal estate shall be sold. My land shall be rented for 9 successive years & 1/3 of the money to my widow in lieu of dower & the balanced to all my children of my first wife but if my wife dies then all the money to all my children. At the end of the 9 years, sell my land & divide the proceeds among all my children & my widow (she receiving an equal share with each of my children). If my widow renounces my will, her child or children shall loose all interest in my estate, which shall go to my children of my first wife. Brother John S. Kellam & Christopher C. Satchell Extrs. Witt: Francis Kellam, Albert G. Holt & John J. Thompson.² Stockley died before 31 March 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Comfort was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 26 June 1820,her married name was Kellam.³ She married Stockley Kellam Sr., son of George (486) Kellam and Ann Stockley (Stockley?), 26 Jun 1820 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Stockley Kellam of Geo. and Comfort Stringer of Jacob..³

     Jacob was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1798.¹

     Julia was born on 13 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Julia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julianna Robins, age 30 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..²

     Sarah was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abel J. Beach on 12 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Abel J. Beach and Sarah A.E. Ames. No other information was given..¹

     Elisha was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elisha was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elisha C. Ames, age 6 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Marcellus was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Marcellus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Marcellus T. Ames, age 2 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Annie was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Annie was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Bull, age 35 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Louis was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret P. (-----) circa 1845.¹ Louis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Ashby the head of HH#781, a 47 year old physican. Listed with him were the following Ashbys: Margaret P., age 28; Jas. A., age and born in Isle of Wright Co; Jno. C., age 3; and Margaret S., age 1. (Note: Jas. A. was the only one born in Isle of Wright Co. All others were born in Acc Co.).¹

     Margaret was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Louis Ashby circa 1845.¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret P. Ashby, age 28 in HH#781 headed by Louis Ashby, a 47 year old physican..¹

     James was born circa 1846 at Isle of Wight Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. A. Ashby, age 4 and born in Isle of Wright Co in HH#781 headed by Louis Ashby, a 47 year old physican, who was born in Acc Co. Everyone else in the house hold was born in Acc Co..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Ashby, age 3 in HH#781 headed by Louis Ashby, a 47 year old physican..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Ashby, age 1 in HH#781 headed by Louis Ashby, a 47 year old physican..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Phillips, son of William Phillips and Mary 'Molly' Savage, circa 1840.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Phillips, age 33 in HH#784 headed by Wm. Phillips, a 76 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed just above her, was Jno. Phillips, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000, who is assumed to have been her husband. (Note: She was probably not a daughter of Wm., since he named a dec'd daughter Sally Belote in his will.).¹

     Sally was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William J. Belote, son of Charles Belote and Eliabeth 'Betsy' Martin, on 20 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote and Sally Phillips of William..² Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Beloat, age 40 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..³ Sally died before 17 January 1854.¹

     William was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his uncle's will on 20 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Belote, son of Charles Belote, and give £3 in the will of Walter Belote.³ He married Sally Phillips, daughter of William Phillips and Mary 'Molly' Savage, on 20 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote and Sally Phillips of William..⁴ William was named in his father's will on 24 May 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William J. Belote in the will of Charles Belote, wife Hester. He was given the land I purchased of Lewis P. Rodgers & a small piece purchased of Isaac Smith containing in the whole 193 ½ acres & the bond I hold against him & secured by the deed of trust, principal about $830 & all the other bonds, notes & open accounts hereby cancelled, except I hold the property contained in the Deed of Trust, subject to the payment of a bond due to Dr. Hugh G. Seymour & to which I am security.⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Beloat the head of HH#1228, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Beloats: Sally, age 40; Robt T., age 15; Jno. W., age 14; and Cathr. A., age 7. Also listed were Tamer Linger, age 80; Marg't Bradford, age 22; Wm. Beasley, age 13; Litt. Dennis, an 18 year old black laborer; Jno. Elliott, a 20 year old oysterman; and Geo. Mears, age 15..²

     Robert was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt T. Beloat, age 15 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Beloat, age 14 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cathr. A. Beloat, age 7 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 17 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Belote in the will of William Phillips Sr..¹

     Missouri was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. Missouri was named in her grandfather's will on 17 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Missouri Nock, child of my daughter Susan Nock, wife of Lewis Nock, in the will of William Phillips Sr..¹

     Ann was born on 22 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married Thomas Mason, son of Thomas Mason and Nancy Edwards, on 1 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Bagwell C. Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Mason and Ann Phillips of William..² Ann was named in her father's will on 17 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy C. Mason in the will of William Phillips Sr..⁵ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason the head of HH#474, a 49 year old farmer with personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with her were the following Masons: Betsey, age 48; Geo. T., age 18; James H., age 16; John E., age 12; and Mary O., age 8..⁶ Ann died on 6 February 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 80. Her Acc Co death record shows her as Nancy Mason, who died 5 Feb 1889 (one day before the date on the tombstone) of pneumonia at the age of 79 years and 10 months. She was the daughter of Wm. Phillips, born in Acc Co and a widowed housekeeper. Her son James H. Mason gave the information..^4,3 Her body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy G. Mason, the wife of Thomas Mason..^7,4

     Thomas was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 29 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Mason in the will of Thomas Mason Sr..¹ He married Ann C. 'Nancy' Phillips, daughter of William Phillips and Mary 'Molly' Savage, on 1 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Bagwell C. Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Mason and Ann Phillips of William..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Isaac L. Copes on 26 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac L. Copes and Elizabeth Phillips of William..¹ She married (-----) Belote circa 1840.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Belote in the will of William Phillips Sr..²

     Isaac was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Phillips, daughter of William Phillips, on 26 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac L. Copes and Elizabeth Phillips of William..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Phillips, daughter of William Phillips, circa 1840.¹

     Kessy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born in 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Phillips the head of HH#782, a 23 year old farmer. Listed with him was Elijah East, a 17 year old farmer. (Note: He was listed only 2 house holds from Wm. Phillips, a 76 year old farmer, who is assumed to have been his grandfather, although Wm. did not name Geo. in his will.).³ He married Harriet Nelson, daughter of James Nelson and Ann 'Nancy' Bull, on 26 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George C. Phillips, a 31 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Nock & Kesy Phillips and she was shown as Harriet Nelson, age 26, the daughter of James & Ann Nelson. They were married by L.K. LeCato and Littleton B. Davis said both were over age 21..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Phillips the head of HH#464, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Harriet Phillips, age 26; Geo. R. Phillips, age 3/12; Violet Harman, a 17 year old black cookwoman; and Wm. Elliott, age 15..⁴ George died in 1897.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elijah was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah East, a 17 year old farmer in HH#782 headed by Geo. T. Phillips, a 23 year old farmer..¹

     Lovey was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abel T. Elliott, son of William Elliott and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Fisher, on 29 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel R. Elliott and Lovea Savage of Jacob..¹

     Abel was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Lovey Savage, daughter of Jacob (of Nelson) Savage and Mary Kellam, on 29 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel R. Elliott and Lovea Savage of Jacob..³ Abel was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel T. Elliott, a son of William Elliott dec'd, a child of Charles Elliott, who died in the life time of his nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 19 Dec 1828 Abel Elliott, who was a son of the last named William Elliott, dec., (the said Margaret being then dead), conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all his right, title and interest in said estate..¹ He married Louisa (-----) circa 1843.² Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel T. Elliott the head of HH#783, a 43 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Elliotts: Louisa, age 30 and Wm., age 4..²

     Louisa was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Abel T. Elliott, son of William Elliott and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Fisher, circa 1843.¹ Louisa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Elliott, age 30 in HH#783 headed by Abel T. Elliott, a 43 year old laborer..¹

     George was born on 9 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Elliott, age 4 in HH#783 headed by Abel T. Elliott, a 43 year old laborer..² He married Elizabeth Susan 'Bettie' Kellam, daughter of Thomas (of P.) Kellam and Mary 'Polly' Savage, on 25 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Elliott, a 21 year old farmer the son of Abel & Louisa Elliott and she was shown as Bettie S. Kellam, age 21, the daughter of Thos. & Polly Kellam. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ George reported a death on 31 December 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Elliott, son-in-law, reported the death of Thos. Kellam of P., who died of consumption at the age of 55 years..⁴ George died on 20 January 1945 at age 100.³ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George William Elliott, husband of Elizabeth Susan Elliott, 9 Nov 1844 - 20 Jan 1945..³

     Elizabeth was born on 5 July 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George William Elliott, son of Abel T. Elliott and Louisa (-----), on 25 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Elliott, a 21 year old farmer the son of Abel & Louisa Elliott and she was shown as Bettie S. Kellam, age 21, the daughter of Thos. & Polly Kellam. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Elizabeth died on 7 March 1926 at age 79.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Susan Elliott, wife of George William Elliott, 5 Jul 1846 - 7 Mar 1926..²

     Arthur was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bell on 12 June 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Arthur Powell and Betsey Bell. No other information was given..¹ Arthur died before 29 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Simkins (203) Roberts, son of Arthur (81) Roberts III and Patience Simkins, circa 1800. She married Arthur R. Powell on 12 June 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Arthur Powell and Betsey Bell. No other information was given..¹

     George was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. S. Powell the head of HH#786, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Listed with him was Hugh S. Powell, age 23 with an occupation shown as "None" with real estate valued at $4,000..² He married Sally E. Wise, daughter of Dr. John R. Wise and Eliza E. Coward, on 5 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George S. Powell and Sally E. Wise. No other information was given..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Powell the head of HH#1147, a 42 year old famer with real estate valued at $15,000 and personal property valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Powells: Sally E., age 25; Eliza, age 7; Jane, age 5; Bettie, age 4; Ella, age 2; Kate, age 3/12; and Kittie, age 12 and black..⁴

     William was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Indianna Margaret West on 10 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William R. Powell and Indiana Margaret West. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. Powell the head of HH#788, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Powells: Indianna, age 17; and Wm. R., age 5/12. (Note: Since he was listed just 2 doors away from Geo. S. Powell, age 32; and Hugh S. Powell, age 23, he is assumed to have been their brother.).¹

     Indianna was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William R. Powell, son of Arthur R. Powell and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bell, on 10 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William R. Powell and Indiana Margaret West. No other information was given..² Indianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Indianna Powell, age 17 in HH#788 headed by Wm. R. Powell, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. Powell, age 5/12 in HH#788 headed by Wm. R. Powell, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ William was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹